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Trail Conditions

(Nadine Levin)

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS THE MOST CURRENT AVAILABLE. 

Trail conditions can vary depending on the time of year, the impact of rain and storms, construction and maintenance and other occurrences. Please be aware that trail closures may change from day to day without notice based on current and predicted weather conditions. During winter storm season, high waters can make creek crossings hazardous, so plan your outings accordingly. Hazardous conditions occasionally elicit FULL preserve closures. Please check individual preserve pages for a status update on each preserve. Trail closures are strictly enforced.

Bicyclists and equestrians: To prevent trail damage, please avoid riding dirt trails while it is raining or right after larger storms when there is a lot of standing/running water on the trails. 

Bear Creek Redwoods

  • No reported trail closures.

Cloverdale Ranch

  • No reported trail closures.

Coal Creek

  • No reported trail closures.

El Corte de Madera Creek

  • Methuselah Trail is CLOSED to equestrians from Giant Salamander Trail to South Leaf Trail due to trail damage.

El Sereno

  • No reported trail closures.

Foothills

  • No reported trail closures.

Fremont Older

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • ​​​​​Wedding Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Upper Toyon Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.

La Honda Creek

  • Grasshopper Loop Trail is seasonally OPEN to dog access as of November 22, 2025. This trail is seasonally closed to dogs August 1 through approximately December 15 during cattle calving season. During years when the mother-calf pairs move out of the calving area before December 15, Midpen will consider reopening the trail to seasonal dog access sooner. The trail remains open year-round for hiking. 

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Folger Ranch Loop Trail is CLOSED to hikers and equestrians.
  • Grasshopper Loop Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.

Long Ridge

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Chestnut Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Long Ridge Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Peters Creek Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.

 

Los Trancos

  • No reported trail closures.

Miramontes Ridge

  • This preserve is closed to the public.

Monte Bello

  • Work on Montebello road for the Electrical and Fiber Communication Line Undergrounding project led by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department has concluded for the winter. The project will resume in Spring 2026. This work is part of an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire ignitions and enhance visitor experience in the preserve. Learn more about the project here.
    • While work is ongoing, please use alternative routes shown in the map below. Download and print the map here. 
A map of Monte Bello Preserve showing the September 2025 Monte Bello Road closure and an alternative route visitors should take.

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Skid Road Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Stevens Creek Nature Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians between Skid Road and Canyon Trail.
  • White Oak Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians connecting to Skid Road Trail.

Picchetti Ranch

  • No reported trail closures.

Pulgas Ridge

  • No reported trail closures.

Purisima Creek Redwoods

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Whittemore Gulch Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.

Rancho San Antonio

California Water Service Construction Notice

Mora Trail will be CLOSED to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic on January 20th, 21st, and 22nd during the hours of 8am - 5pm as the road is re-paved.

This is part of a California Water Service project to upgrade a water tank along the Mora Trail. It is anticipated that work will conclude at the end of January. For any questions, please reach out to Cal Water's Customer Center at (650) 917-0152.

Map of Mora Trail closure

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Hammond-Snyder Loop Trail is OPEN to equestrians.​​​​​
  • Quarry Trail is OPEN to equestrians.

Ravenswood

Portions of the Bay Trail will be closed from January 19th through January 30th, weekdays only, from 7am-5pm. The trail will remain open on weekends and outside working hours.

map of ravenswood trail closure. the trail will be closed south of the boardwalk.

Russian Ridge

  • No reported trail closures.

Saratoga Gap

  • No reported trail closures.

Sierra Azul

  • No reported trail closures.

Skyline Ridge

  • No reported trail closures.

St. Joseph's Hill

  • No reported trail closures.

Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area

  • No reported trail closures.

Teague Hill

  • No reported trail closures.

Thornewood

  • Bridle Trail advisory: Crossing Dennis Martin Creek is not advised during high water events.

Tunitas Creek

  • This preserve is closed to the public.

Windy Hill

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Betsy Crowder Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Hamms Gulch Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Lost Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Razorback Ridge Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.

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